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Alexei Wong

Academic Credentials

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
The University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Biography

Arterial function in aging, hypertension, and obesity – The effects of exercise training and nutritional interventions on cardiovascular health -Impact of exercise training and nutritional supplements/strategies on muscular adaptations and body composition in both healthy and diseased cohorts.

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Sara Pappa

Academic Credentials

PhD, MCHES

Biography

Dr. Sara Pappa is an Assistant Professor in the Health and Human Performance Department.
She holds a BS in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Cincinnati, an MA is
Exercise Physiology from Kent State University and a Ph.D. in Health Education from the
The University of Cincinnati. In addition to teaching, she manages the regional falls prevention
the initiative, including the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance. This work is supported by a
a federal grant from the Administration on Community Living. Current research initiatives include
evidence-based falls prevention programs for older adults and professional preparation of
health educators. In previous roles, she worked in local public health departments in Fairfax
County and in Ohio. She has extensive experience in managing public health projects at the
local, regional and state levels. Her experience includes implementing and evaluating health
promotion programs and policies; conducting community health needs assessments;
developing and evaluating community health improvement plans; media outreach and public
relations; grant research, writing and administration; coalition development and leadership;
and strategic planning.

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Michael Nordvall

Academic Credentials

B.S., Ithaca College
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Biography

Dr. Michael Nordvall has been a member of the faculty at Marymount University since 1998. He completed his undergraduate work in Health Sciences at Ithaca College, his master’s degree in Human Performance at Southern Connecticut State University, and his doctorate in Kinesiology at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Nordvall is the director of the kinesiology lab for the Health Sciences Program. He was named the 2008 Honors Fellow with the University’s Honors Program.

Teaching Area

Dr. Nordvall teaches several courses in both the undergraduate Health Sciences and graduate Health Promotion Management programs including Introduction to Health and Exercise Science, Honors Exercise Physiology, Clinical Concepts and Practice in Cardiovascular Disease, and Design of Adult Fitness Programs.

Research Interests

His research interests include the effects of nutritional supplements on cardiovascular and metabolic physiology, performance characteristics of biathletes, and the role of alternative modes of exercise in health.

Publications

For a list of Dr. Nordvall’s publications refer to: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1100-478X […]

Gwendolyn S. Roberts Francavillo

Academic Credentials

B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
M.P.H., The George Washington University
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)

Biography

Dr. Gwendolyn S. Roberts Francavillo is an experienced, tenured Associate Professor of Public Health in the School of Health Sciences at Marymount University. She has taught and conducted research at universities since 1998 with expertise in stress management, public health ethics, wellness, sexuality, and global health. Dr. Francavillo has an interactive teaching approach to make any topic fun and engaging! A professional endeavor of hers is to establish an interest among her students in research methods and theoretical foundation. Dr. Francavillo has a PhD and Master’s degree in Public Health, and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). One of her passions is teaching yoga to varied populations for over 20 years and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She has received funding, published findings, and presented at national conferences. Dr. Francavillo feels her calling is to help others embrace positivity, feel empowered to take responsibility for their own health, and be the best selves they can be!

Teaching Area

Health Psychology
Stress Management
Global Health and Culture
Public Health Capstone
Yoga

Research Interests

Stress Management
Public Health Ethics
Sexual Assault

Publications

Francavillo, G. S. R. (2021). Psychosocial Holistic Stress Management: Innovative Factors and Techniques Associated with a Reduction of Perceived Stress. Presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Public Health Association.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2021). “Soul-utions” for Stress Reduction. Presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Public Health Association.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2021). Health and Immigration Ethics: How Would You Decide? Presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Society for Public Health Education.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2021). Developing an Effective, Interactive Online Intervention to Target Public Health Issues and Risk Behaviors. Presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Society for Public Health Education.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2019, November). Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Framework to Case Studies Involving Public Health Issues and Risk Behaviors. Presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2017). College Students Experience Sexual Assault Disproportionately as a Result of Disparities. Presented at the 2017 annual meeting of the National Wellness Conference, St. Paul, MN.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2017). Educating vulnerable students with evidence-based sexual assault information. Presented at the 2017 Global Perspectives International Conference, Marymount University, Arlington, VA.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2015). Improving prevention and response to sexual misconduct on campus: How the data help us. Presented at the 2015 annual meeting of the American College Health Association, Orlando, FL.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2013). Sexual education, sexual communication, sexual assault knowledge, rape myths, acceptance, and sexual assault experience among deaf and hard of hearing college students. Presented at the 2013 Bridging the Gap Conference, Vancouver, WA.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2013). Sexuality assault knowledge among deaf and hard of hearing college students. Presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
Francavillo, G. S. R. (2010). Sexuality education, sexual communication, rape myth acceptance, and sexual assault experience among Deaf and Hard of Hearing college students. Presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.

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Donald Lavanty, J.D.

Academic Credentials

B.A., J.D., The George Washington University

Biography

With expertise in health care law and policy, Professor Donald Lavanty serves as a consultant to health care associations on Medicare and Medicaid. In addition to being a faculty member at Marymount, he is an adjunct professor at the Naval School of Health Sciences and instructs Medical Service Personnel on the issues affecting national health policy.

Professor Lavanty is a lecturer and program moderator for the Johns Hopkins Department of Pathology/Washington G-2 seminars on Medicare Reimbursement as it affects clinical laboratories. He also serves as the moderator for the National Health Care Policy Forum at the annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry and The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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Teaching Area

Business Law
Health Care Law and Policy
Business Lay and Ethics

Research Interests

Health Care Policy

Publications

Author, Political Aspects of Health Care, 2018 […]

Barry Erdeljon

Academic Credentials

B.S., University of Maryland
M.F.A., The George Washington University

Biography

Barry C. Erdeljon joined the faculty at Marymount in 1992. He has been the creative director, designer, producer and provided technology consultation for award-winning museum interactive displays, video productions, and websites. Grant-funded projects include Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Calvert Marine Science Museum, and Freedom House Museum. Mr. Erdeljon has made presentations at museum design and technology conferences.

Mr. Erdeljon makes a difference by contributing his design and technology skills to a wide range of causes and nonprofits. He also provides technology assistance to the video studio and Apple computer labs at Marymount.

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Teaching Area

Digital Photography
Video Production
Web Design & Social Media Design
Performance Media Lab
Senior Media/Graphic Design Portfolio

Research Interests

Museum exhibits and interactive display designs and technology
Promotional mini-documentaries
Web & Social Media design and technology
Digital photography video production techniques

Publications

Museum Exhibit Design

Captain John Smith Nanticoke River Discover Center, Vienna Maryland
Sully Planation, historic site, Fairfax Virginia
National Urban League, centennial traveling exhibit
Freedom House Museum, Alexandria Virginia

Interactive Display Design

Sully Planation, historic site, in Fairfax Virginia
“Alone in Dixie” — exploration of Sully Farm’s role during the Civil War.
“Slave Quarters” — video exploration of enslaved life at Sully Farm.

Calvert Marine Science Museum, Solomons Maryland
Paleontology photo and video gallery touch screen with geological time spiral
interface and an educational children’s game

Freedom House, domestic slave museum, Alexandria Virginia
   “Sold South” — exploration of the economics of domestic slave trading
   “Torn Apart” — first person testimonials of former slaves’ experiences
   “Cotton Is King” – educational game for elementary school students

Video Productions

“I am empowered” video wall documentary about one hundred years of National Urban League programs and initiatives.

“Moochula – Giving hawksbills hope” documentary about Gales Point villagers and Marymount University’s Dr. Rimkus hawksbill sea turtle preservation efforts.

“National Mall Monuments and Memorials” AIM Higher, Foster Care to Success video series for the National Park Service centennial.

“Slave testimonials” for Freedom House Museum, Alexandria Virginia

“Founding Our Foundation” documentary about Elk Run Anglican Church Site Archeology Preservation Project, Fauquier County, Virginia,

Web Design

Alexandria African American Hall of Fame, website and accompanying diorama displays at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, Alexandria, Virginia.

Howard Zinn Education Project, teachers’ resource website supporting the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country

OceanSpeak interactive literacy games for oceanspeak.org, author, creative director, producer and programmer of four online interactive literacy games and accompanying “OceanSpeak.org” website design.

Educational resource Website design strategy for U.S. Department of Education with the Copernicus Group consultancy.

Arlington Black Heritage Museum, Arlington, Virginia, virtual web museum, oral histories, and documentary video

Media and Graphic Design

Sr. Magella, History of Marymount University book, Xerox, digital products informational materials, Smithsonian’s Leonard Bernstein Children’s Concert Video collection promotion, Amtrak Capitol and Cardinal trains branding, Realty World, national real estate franchise branding, broker training kits and sales agents tools, and marketing campaigns for Bell Atlantic, Federal Computer Conference, Monumental General Insurance Company, American Society of Association Executives, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and more.

Awards & Recognitions

Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards, Display Design Award of Excellence,
The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) for Sully Historic Site Exhibit

University & College Designers Association Gold Award for “Sold South”, slave narratives video for the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Freedom House Museum

University & College Designers Association Silver Award for “The Slave Pen” diorama and video display, for Northern Virginia Urban League’s Freedom House Museum

“Moochula – Giving hawksbills hope” documentary screenings at the Belize Inferential Film Festival and the International Sea Turtle Society Symposium

Northern Virginia Urban League Outstanding Achievement Award, for service to the community

Other recognitions include: Advertising Club Addy Awards, Washington Metropolitan Art Director Awards, Direct Marketing Association of Washington Awards, National Direct Marketing Association ECHO Awards, and Insurance Industry Creative Marketing PMA Awards […]

Jessica Stone

Adjunct Faculty Health and Human Performance […]

Douglas Schwanke

Adjunct Faculty Health and Human Performance […]

Marilyn Peterson

Ms. Peterson is a 40-year veteran in the field of intelligence analysis. She has written several books, including Applications in Criminal Analysis: A Sourcebook (Greenwood and Praeger).

She spent 25 years as a regional and state-level analyst in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She also taught intelligence analysis for 12 years for the Department of Defense. Since 2017, she has been semi-retired, teaching at Marymount University and for the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA). She was primary editor of Applications in Intelligence-Led Policing (2018) and Intelligence 2000: Revising the Basic Elements (LEIU and IALEIA). She is currently Training and Professional Development Director for IALEIA, which has over 3,000 members worldwide. She specializes in financial intelligence analysis and strategic analysis, having developed courses and writings in each area.

Academic Credentials

B.A., Thomas Edison State University

M.A. Seton Hall University

Teaching Areas

Intelligence-Led Policing: Applications and Methods […]

Karen Bune

Ms. Bune has had a 39-year career in the criminal justice system—22 years of which have been in victim services. She has specialized in working with victims of domestic violence. She is passionately devoted in her ongoing efforts to focus on issues concerning domestic violence victimization. Ms. Bune has also served as a consultant on victim issues for the Office for Victims of Crime and the Office of Juvenile Justice Programs for the U. S. Department of Justice, and she is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and trainer in victim services and the criminal justice field. Ms. Bune is Board Certified in Domestic Violence and Board Certified in Traumatic Stress. She is also a Fellow of The Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Academic Credentials

B.A., American University

M.S.A.J., American University

Teaching Areas

Victims of Interpersonal Violence […]